Chief Francis J. Widmayer, IIIActon Police Department

The Acton Police Department protects 22,000 residents every day, including 6,000 children who attend our schools. They provide pro-active patrols and community policing functions, as well as investigate crimes, arrest criminals, handle false alarms, and vehicle crashes.

In addition, they deal with a significant number of social issues, including domestic abuse, homelessness, mental health problems, and medical responses.